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Rothbury Village Centre – Cow Haugh Footbridge loop from Rothbury

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Rothbury Village Centre – Cow Haugh Footbridge loop from Rothbury

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Rothbury Village Centre – Cow Haugh Footbridge loop from Rothbury

02:09

8.16km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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341 m

Stepping Stones Across the River Coquet

Highlight • Bridge

Cross to the south bank to where the railway station used to be.

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657 m

Martins Bank, Rothbury

Highlight • Historical Site

A typically beautiful sandstone building in Rothbury. If you like that, this is the place for you – and you'll find plenty of places to stop for a bite to eat in the town center.

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700 m

The Old Post Office and Postmaster's House

Highlight • Historical Site

The old post office and post masters house, built 1904.

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878 m

Rothbury Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Today popular with locals and visitors: Here you will find a huge shady picnic area right by the river, next to the bridge

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1.23 km

All Saints Church, Rothbury

Highlight • Religious Site

A small parish church with an ancient cemetery surrounding it – right in the heart of town.
The interior is rather simple, but the little church exudes a friendly, very …

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1.24 km

Rothbury Village Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Rothbury is a peaceful town in the heart of Northumberland. Close to the hills and the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it is an ideal base for explorations. …

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2.12 km

Beggars Car Park

Highlight • Parking

Free parking just outside Rothbury

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7.16 km

Cow Haugh Footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

"Haugh" is derived from the Old English word "halh," simply meaning a flat meadow or area by the river. There is a free carpark here, which floods, and a foot bridge into town.

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8.16 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.73 km

2.55 km

437 m

272 m

159 m

Surfaces

5.50 km

1.08 km

804 m

483 m

238 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 10 July

19°C

13°C

57 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Rothbury Village Centre – Cow Haugh Footbridge loop from Rothbury

Stepping Stones Across the River Coquet

Martins Bank, Rothbury

The Old Post Office and Postmaster's House

Rothbury Bridge

All Saints Church, Rothbury

Rothbury Village Centre

Beggars Car Park

Cow Haugh Footbridge

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